💐 Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with Movies, Mysteries, and the Must-See "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Finale

( images: Great American Media / edit: itsawonderfulmovie.com )

Happy Mother's Day Weekend, Friends!

To all the wonderful mommas, grandmothers, and mother figures out there- thank you for the love, wisdom, and care you give so selflessly. Wishing you all a beautiful, joy-filled, and very Happy Mother’s Day!

If you'd like to watch something special with your family on Mother's Day, the "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" finale episode airs this Sunday night on Great American Family! After a season filled with tender moments, quiet longing, and a few unexpected surprises, all eyes are on Brookfield as some of our favorite stories reach what could be life-changing turning points. Will Mountie Michael and Nora finally find the courage to speak the feelings that have been building between them, or will Michael’s duty as a Mountie pull him away from Brookfield just when love seems within reach? And for Hannah and Wyatt or Sam and Maggie, what lies ahead for them... romance, heartache, or perhaps a little drama before the credits roll? However it unfolds, this finale promises plenty of heart, hope, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.

There's also a new Hallmark Channel movie, All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong, premiering this Saturday. I wanted to note that the film has faced a bit of backlash from some critics for focusing the story on a traditional Chinese game while featuring only one actress of Asian heritage in a supporting role. I would love to know what you all think. I'm not personally familiar with the game, but I know it is currently quite popular among people of all colors and ethnic backgrounds across the country. Please share your thoughts, and if you plan to watch in comments below.

Keep scrolling for more details on these new premieres and more...


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Saturday, May 9, 2026:

All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong

Storyline: A school nurse turns her love of the game Mahjong into a new path, inspired by a jovial contractor fixing up her home, who encourages her to take a chance on the future.

All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong

Premieres Saturday, May 9, 2026:

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, May 10, 2026:

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Finale Episode

Episode 6 - Passages: Nora and Fletcher grow closer; the women of Brookfield rally together; Tess takes drastic action; Sam and Maggie reach a turning point; Reverend Daniels addresses the town.

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Premieres Sunday, May 10, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

Be sure to look for a season 3 marathon of When Hope Calls: Brookfield airing Sunday on Great American Faith & Living!

If you don't have this channel and missed any of this season of When Hope Calls: Brookfield, you can stream Season 3 through Great American Pure Flix - click here for details!



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Sunday, May 10, 2026:

I Remember Mama

Classic Movie on Mother's Day

Family Movie Classics
Sunday, May 10, 2026:

I Remember Mama ... FMC ... 4pm

This beloved classic film stars Irene Dunne as the wise and tender matriarch of a Norwegian-immigrant family in early-1900s San Francisco, where the eldest daughter narrates from her diary, detailing their lives. This movie is so beautiful and heartwarming... may require a tissue!


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Sunday, May 10, 2026:

Hannah Swensen

Classic Mystery Movie Marathon

on Mother's Day

Join Delores Swensen and her daughters for some sleuthing this Sunday...

Hallmark Mystery Schedule
Sunday, May 10, 2026:

Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 10am
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 12pm
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 2pm
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 4pm
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 6pm
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 8pm

*Note: The new "Hannah Swensen Mystery" will premiere next Saturday - "Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery"!


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Sunday, May 10, 2026:

Mother's Day

Hallmark Classic Movie

Sunday, May 10th - Mother's Day:

Mom's Day Away ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm

Starring: Bonnie Somerville and James Tupper

*This is a classic 2014 Mother’s Day movie from Hallmark. It's a heartfelt story about a mother who takes a well-deserved getaway to Napa for some rest, renewal, and a little rediscovery.

Mom's Day Away is available on DVD and can be streamed through Hallmark+ - click here for details.

Hallmark's other Mother's Day movie, Just the Way You Are, starring Candace Cameron Bure, is not airing this weekend, but it's also available on DVD and can be streamed through Hallmark+ - see details here.


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Sunday, May 10, 2026:

Blessings in Disguise

Encore Airing on Mother's Day

Sunday, May 10th - Mother's Day:

Blessings in Disguise ... Great American Family ... 6pm

Starring: Shae Robins, Casey Elliott, and Nancy Harding

*Note: this movie first premiered in March, 2026; I simply wanted to share this special encore airing on Mother's Day since this inspiring movie from Great American Family is filled with faith and heartfelt moments between a mother and daughter.

Blessings in Disguise can also be streamed through Great American Pure Flix - click here for details.


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I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, my heart is especially full of gratitude for my own incredible momma. She is beautiful inside and out, with a heart that is always loving, caring, and devoted to her family. I feel truly blessed by the constant love, strength, and kindness she pours into our lives each and every day. One of the things I admire most is her faithful walk with the Lord... she is a blessing, an inspiration, and a steady source of love in my life, and I am beyond thankful for her!!!!

And, as always... if you have the chance to watch the new movie or the finale episode of When Hope Calls: Brookfield this weekend, we'd love to hear your review!

Blessings to you all,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you."

Deuteronomy 5:16 (NIV)

🌹 Hallmark Channel May 2026 Movie Premieres 🌹 See Here:

Enjoy new rom-com movie premieres and new mysteries this May on the Hallmark Channel under the theme May for Moms. 

New movies included this May are Kentucky Roses with Andrew Walker and Odette Annable, a new Hannah Swensen Mystery starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster, and more!

See details below...

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Kentucky Roses

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Starring: Odette Annable and Andrew Walker

Storyline: A greenhouse worker and the son of Churchill Downs' CEO form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way.

Movie Reviews:

🌹 Kentucky Roses is definitely 1 of Hallmark's best non Christmas movies of this year! –Maria

🌹 Loved Kentucky Roses. ~dstoutholcomb

🌹 Kentucky Roses was fantastic! Finally a new movie I will watch over and over! Andrew Walker...well...he's Andrew Walker. Has he ever had a bad performance or lack of chemistry with his costars? If so that would be rare even if the story line wasn't the best. That's not the case with this movie. Story was great and different and the chemistry was definitely there! Odette Annable was a pure delight and I hope we will see her in many more movies. Family friendly by the way too! It's a must watch! ~Joyce in Carolina

🌹 Kentucky Roses was really cute! Andrew is one of my fave Hallmark men so I love anything he’s in. I think he had great chemistry with Odette and I loved seeing all the flowers, attire and horse racing. I also enjoyed the flashbacks of the previous love story. I will say for those watching with family/younger kids- Hallmark is getting more sensual in their kissing scenes. This one really zoomed in on the kissing scenes, showed a lot more than older movies I’m noticing lately. Just an observation. ~Paula

🌹 Kentucky Roses was just ok for me. Andrew Walker had a southern accent the 1st 10 mins of the movie, then tried to add it in, then by end it was completely gone.

I was lost in many parts, like how Sadie got a job with Andrew's mom and had to have it in 2 days, not sure how anyone thought that would go. And the whole scene with her at a market asking if anyone had roses was plain dumb. Not even sure how she saved the day, I guess those "wild flowers" did it. Flowers I am sure Andrew's mom knew they had. I do not understand.

I liked the actress and Andrew and thought they had chemistry, I kind of liked the back story, of course another grandma didn't marry love interests grandpa. So Gigi never told anyone and just kept necklace and then died never telling? Maybe I missed that part, cause it got very slow in the middle.

I mean Sadie has 2 days to do flowers for a new job, and 2 other jobs, and she is hanging with Andrew walker and they are dancing. Not sure how she got it all done.

And of course, the 17th or whatever place never wins, and surprise, it did. I mean didn't see that coming.

I wish I was a bigger fan of the derby, but its never been my thing nor all the crazy hats and all the "famous" people that have to be there and pictured in hats, like Travis Kelce years ago in his bucket hat. The flowers are pretty and all, but it seems to me in the last few years its been a bunch of people having to be pictured there in hats.

I did see Danica there and she looked pretty. The movie was just ok for me, not spectacular and I guess just magically now she is a florist and not a greenhouse girl. I know there is a difference, I just feel they tried to make that into a big deal when if you want to be a florist, be a florist. Its not like a doctor or anything. ~Sabrina

🌹 Kentucky Roses - My husband and I finally got around to watching "Kentucky Roses" yesterday. We have been on vacation. Yes, we actually went out of town, over Derby weekend! LOL! Anyway, it honestly hurts me to write this, because I adore Andrew and we were so excited about this movie, for numerous reasons, but the film did not live up to our expectations. Andrew has been very vocal about how much he enjoyed making the film as has Odette. They were both in attendance at the Oaks and Derby. He has really been promoting the movie and has nothing but admiration for my hometown.

So, I feel guilty about my feelings toward the film. To us, it was just okay. We liked it, for the most part, but we did not love it. It was definitely a one-time watch. I don't know. I can't put my finger on it but something was lacking. I did not think the two leads had romantic chemistry. I could tell they had a good time together but again, I was expecting more.~Joan

🌹 Kentucky Roses – The opening of this movie immediately swept me away with its beautiful, nostalgic pictures and videos of various Kentucky Derby races through the years. As someone who has always adored the charm and beauty of Kentucky, it was such a treat to see Churchill Downs take center stage in this movie. The scenery, traditions, and Derby spirit gave the movie such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Andrew Walker was wonderful as Ash Taylor. I especially enjoyed watching his emotional journey with his father, the CEO of Churchill Downs, whose personality is larger-than-life. After a storm damages one of the legendary spires, Ash takes on the challenging task of restoring it, and through that challenge, we slowly see the relationship between father and son begin to heal and grow stronger, with a little loving encouragement from Ash’s mother along the way. Those family moments added a heartfelt depth to the story.

And speaking of lovely… Odette Annable was charming in her first Hallmark movie as Sadie. She brought such warmth and grace to the role, and I especially adored the stunning dress and headpiece she wore in the final Derby scene - simply beautiful!

As for Sadie’s dream of becoming a florist, I kept wondering why she couldn’t continue helping at her mother’s greenhouse while also pursuing floral design. We have a greenhouse nearby us that offers both services, so it is certainly possible!

As for the romance, Ash and Sadie were sweet together, but for me personally, the chemistry never quite reached that magical, butterflies level I always hope for in a Hallmark romance. There was also a secondary historical love story woven throughout the movie that I found fascinating, though it was bittersweet by the end.

Overall, Kentucky Roses is wholesome, family-friendly, and a lovely tribute to the beauty, tradition, and heart of Kentucky and the Derby. While it may not rank among my personal favorite romances, I still enjoyed spending time in this charming Kentucky setting. ~Net

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All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell, along with actresses Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Melissa Peterman, and Tamera Mowry-Housley

Storyline: A school nurse turns her love of the game Mahjong into a new path, inspired by a jovial contractor fixing up her home, who encourages her to take a chance on the future.

Movie Reviews:

🌹 All's Fair in Love and Mahjong has too much talk about divorce. (and ironicly is also family friendly) –Maria

🌹 "All's Fair in Love and Mahjong" - I have to admit, this little movie surprised me. I adored the friendship, between the four women, so much. Their relationship felt lived-in and authentic. I thought Fiona and Paul had really nice chemistry. I didn't learn much about Mahjong but we did enjoy the movie. ~Joan

🌹 I really enjoyed the Mahjong movie! If they hadn’t mentioned the name so much I would not have known what kind of game it was. As Joan mentioned, I didn’t learn anything about it- at a glance I may have just thought it was scrabble. I didn’t have any issue with the storyline, I’m not going to get riled up and boycott a Hallmark movie unless it directly goes against my beliefs- like gay marriage or something.

One thing I did find unrealistic though was them cutting/not having a need for her as a Registered Nurse and her struggling to find employment. Like really, in today’s world? I worked in healthcare for about 10 years before I became a stay at home mom and we were always struggling to staff our patient care staff, so much so that we had to get travel nurses from other states, so that made me laugh 😂 Maybe they could have made her an art or music teacher, something believable that would get cut after budget reviews.

I enjoyed the friendship between the ladies, as well as the budding relationship between Fiona and Paul, it felt very natural. And that gift he gave her at the end was just so sweet- would love to do something like that with our corner in our hallway where we did that with our kids’ measurements. Overall, I think it was a good one time watch. ~Paula

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Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven

Storyline: When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered, and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in time for the trial.

Movie Reviews:

🔎The new Hannah Swensen movie was great. I liked getting to see more of Chad working as a prosecuting attorney, it added something different to the story. The mystery was good, and there are some fun moments, too. ~Allie B

🔎Hannah Swensen - I was able to watch the new Hannah Swenson mystery: this one was so good!

While I really miss Norman, I’m happy at least that Chad is showing his true feelings for Hannah. He was so visibly annoyed by her for so long, it was kind of hard to watch their interactions. The mystery itself was great, I enjoyed the missing person and murder, it was like having to solve 2 at the same time. The scene at the end where Hannah finally realizes why Chad never eats her baked goods was so sweet/sad at the same time, made me tear up for him. Now Iv been feeling this way and this movie finally made it clear- I think the sister Michelle needs to go, she’s just kind of boring to me. She didn’t even really assist Hannah in anything this movie, she was kind of just there. I would much rather see Hannah’s employee Lisa join in more- like going on stakeouts & sleuthing. I think that Hannah, Delores & Lisa would make a great trio. ~Paula

🔎Hannah Swensen – This was another great Hannah mystery movie. It stills surprises me, though, that Hannah’s mom, Delores, is super excited about solving mysteries when she used to be completely turned off by the idea. But I must admit, I love her being involved. She always adds a bit of fun and excitement to finding clues.

There’s no Norman or Andrea in this movie or mention of either. Hannah’s sister, Michelle, is in this movie a bit more and I think they tried to make her character more quirky and upbeat in this movie than in others. She is nice and all, but I still feel a little odd about her being Hannah’s sister when we knew nothing about her in the original movies.

Hannah and Chad are sweet together and you can definitely feel their chemistry. I agree with Paula… it was nice and bittersweet to finally learn why Chad doesn’t want to eat Hannah’s desserts.

The reveal in the end of who-dun-it is a little more low-key and less suspenseful than most mysteries, but it’s still intriguing to unravel the clues along the way. I can’t say this was my favorite movie of the Hannah franchise, but it was still a wholesome mystery for age 12+, and I’m hoping there will be more to come! ~Net

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True Justice: Eye for An Eye

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Starring: Katherine McNamara, Markian Tarasiuk, Nikki DeLoach, and Benjamin Ayres

Storyline: Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murdering another mother in the Parent School Coalition.

Movie Review:

🔎 True Justice – This one is fast-paced and fun, at times. You have to pay attention closely, because there are lots of names/suspects mentioned, so you have to stay on your game. It was cute that they called themselves the Justice Warriors. That kind of reminded me of Signed, Sealed, Delivered – and the way they call themselves The Postables. Plus, another similarity to SSD… it looks like our 4 Justice Warriors may be pairing up as couples. It was cute to see that they had interest in one another. That added some lightheartedness to the story. (Although, I must admit, sometimes it felt a little middle-school-ish the way they kept asking – do you like so&so? It was cute and playful, but at times came across slightly immature.)

Also, I didn’t care for a line from Sarah, the dark-haired forensic specialist, who at one point, as she’s attempting a critical test, says, “pray to whoever you pray to.” Personally, that wording felt unnecessary and very distracting. I think a simple “pray this works” would have sufficed. Aside from that moment, and the murder mystery, the film remains fairly family-friendly and is probably best suited for viewers ages 12 and up.

It was great to see Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres in this again, but I was hoping to see a bit more of them. While I understand they are not the primary focus of the mystery, their scenes added a wonderful spark, and I found myself wishing for a few more moments with them onscreen.

Near the end, the Justice Warriors also break the fourth wall and directly address the TV audience, revealing clues that lead to who-dun-it. I know some people like that and some people don’t. It was actually kinda fun, but as I mentioned before, it’s extremely fast-paced so you have to pay very close attention. This mystery is a one-time watch for me. ~Net

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Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Risteard Cooper, Marco Grazzini

Storyline: When a ghost hunter show comes to town, it's up to Gethsemane and Eamon to solve the unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross-over.

*Please note: this is not a movie I will be promoting - due to the ghosts in the story.

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Please share which movies appeal to you this upcoming May in comments below.

I'm really looking forward to the Kentucky Roses movie... I'm so glad they were able to film at Churchill Downs and all the promos for it look so lovely.

Happy movie-watching!

Net

Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell to Star in Hallmark Movie, 'All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong'

Hallmark has announced a new movie for this Spring - All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong, starring Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell, along with actresses Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Melissa Peterman, and Tamera Mowry-Housley.

This new movie will premiere in May, along with the already announced film, Kentucky Roses, starring Andrew Walker and Odette Annable.

More movie announcements are likely to come for May - under the banner *May for Moms*.

See more movie details in the press release below for All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong...

Press Release via Hallmark Media:

FIONA GUBELMANN,

PAUL CAMPBELL,

YAN-KAY CRYSTAL LOWE,

MELISSA PETERMAN AND

TAMERA MOWRY-HOUSLEY

STAR IN

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE & MAHJONG

PREMIERING MAY 9

ON HALLMARK CHANNEL,

STREAMING NEXT DAY

ON HALLMARK+

Featuring a Beautifully-Designed Mahjong Tiles, Mat & Tile Storage Gift Set, from Hallmark and Miss Mahjong, Available for Purchase in May

LOS ANGELES, CA — Hallmark Media announces All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong, a new original movie premiering Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel and streaming next day on Hallmark+. Celebrating the power of face-to-face connection and the life lessons learned through play, the movie stars Fiona Gubelmann (The Good Doctor, A Royal Montana Christmas), Paul Campbell (Three Wisest Men, Falling Together), Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe (Signed, Sealed, Delivered, The Wish Swap), Melissa Peterman (Happy’s Place, Haul Out the Halloween) and Tamera Mowry-Housley (Haunted Harmony Mysteries, Sister, Sister).

Ronni (Gubelmann) is a beloved school nurse and devoted mom, who hosts a longstanding mahjong game with her dear friends, Shelley (Lowe), Carly (Mowry-Housley), and Melissa (Peterman). When Ronni becomes an empty nester, her whole world tilts — her daughter leaves for college, her hours are cut, and her ex insists it’s time to sell the home she’s poured her heart into. But a chance moment at a school fundraiser reveals her unexpected gift for teaching mahjong — and sparks a connection with Ben (Campbell), a charming contractor whose family needs a little healing of its own. As Ronni brings community after community together through the game she loves, she discovers that sometimes the hand you are dealt changes everything. With her future in the balance, Ronni must learn to bet on herself… and maybe on love, too.

As mahjong experiences a cultural movement across the country, Hallmark partnered with Miss Mahjong to bring to life a beautifully designed Mahjong Tiles, Mat & Tile Storage Gift Set inspired by Hallmark artistry and archival treasures, including the longest-standing pansy card design. The Miss Heirloom set is designed to bring friends and families together around the table, creating meaningful moments, sparking conversation, and turning everyday play into a lasting tradition. The co-branded set can be seen in the movie and will be available for purchase in early May on Hallmark.com and MissMahjong.com.

All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong is a Muse Entertainment Production. Joel S. Rice and Aren Prupas are executive producers. Allen Lewis is supervising producer and Ronni Rice is consulting producer. Produced by Charles Cooper. Jessica Harmon directed from a script by Betsy Morris and Nina Weinman and story by Morris.

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Please share your thoughts on this new movie in the comments below.

Stay tuned for more May movie announcements!

Have a Blessed day!

Net